Management
Chris Hall
Commercial & Technical Director
- With LCM, since 2012 has worked with rare-earth materials since the mid 1980’s
- Previous experience as technical and IT manager with Johnson Matthey Rare Earth Products
- Degree in materials science and technology, postgraduate qualification in Business Studies
Ian Higgins
Managing Director
- More than 19 years with LCM, over 25 years’ experience in rare earth industry
- Previously worked at Johnson Matthey Rare Earth Products
- BSc in Chemistry & Geological Science, PhD in Engineering Ceramics
Bridget Bonehill
Finance Director & HR Manager
- With LCM since 2013
- 20 years of experience as a Senior Finance Manager with various manufacturing companies, including overseas companies, in Italy, Germany & US
- MAAT
Aaron Riley
Operations Manager
- Joined LCM in 2011
- 9 years of experience as production and operations manager with various companies
- Master of Engineering (MEng), Mechanical and Manufacturing
Kagya Nyanin
Technical Manager
- Joined LCM in 2016
- Highly competent and experienced metallurgist with 9 years in technical roles at Tata Steel
- BSC in Metallurgical Engineering and MRes in Materials Engineering
Mark Thompson
Commercial Manager
- Joined LCM in 2017
- 8 years of experience in Commercial roles with Tata Steel
- B.A. Honours Degree in Fine Art-Sculpture
Steve Jones
Health, Safety & Production Superintendent
- Joined LCM in 2013
- Health & safety at work development
- Lean manufacturing, including 5 S, SMED, kanban and on-going Kaizen
- FMCG experience
